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Registers

Registers About our registers  We are required to disclose gifts and benefits we’ve accepted and the Privacy Impact Assessments we’ve completed. Access the registers for more information.  Departmental gift register Find information about the gifts and benefits we have accepted. Privacy Impact Assessment register Find …

Legislation we administer

Legislation we administer Overarching responsibilities and principal legislation Each Commonwealth minister has executive responsibility allocated by the Governor-General under the Administrative Arrangements Order (Opens external website) (AAO). The AAO sets out which matters and legislation are administered by each …

Senate orders and legal services directions

Senate orders and legal services directions Senate order information Under Senate orders we must publish information about our appointments and vacancies, contracts, files and grants. We do this to be more open and transparent about what we do. File list (Senate order 12) All new and updated files from the last 12 …

Careers and employment

Careers and employment Why work with us   We work to improve the economic and social wellbeing of individuals, families and vulnerable members of Australian communities. A career with us is challenging and meaningful. We need our people:   to be curious   to challenge and contest how to best solve problems   to be …

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave The scheme The Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced on 1 January 2011. The scheme provides Parental Leave Pay at a rate based on the national minimum wage to support eligible working parents to take time off work to care for their child after a birth or adoption. More information Find out …

Help and support for parenting and children

Help and support for parenting and children If you or someone else is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency . Available support There are a range of services and support available to help people navigate …

Supporting community change

Supporting community change Working together We’re supporting government, communities, philanthropy and other key partners to build strong relationships and work together to tackle social issues.    This work has a strong focus on intergenerational disadvantage and improving child and family wellbeing. It aims to help …

Early childhood

Early childhood Programs, resources and support   Resources are available to help parents and carers during early childhood.   Supporting childhood development   The Communities for Children Facilitating Partners (CfC FP) program supports early childhood development and wellbeing in disadvantaged communities.   Learn …

Australia’s approach to social investment

Australia’s approach to social investment About the approach  The Priority Investment Approach provides a better understanding of how Australians use the social security system, and where we can intervene early to support vulnerable Australians.  The Priority Investment Approach uses a model to inform decisions that …

Social impact investing

Social impact investing How it works   Social impact investing (SII) brings governments, service providers, investors, and communities together to address social policy issues.    Since 2017-18, $52.7 million has been committed to grow the SII market in Australia.   SII initiatives   The following trials inform the …